Black Pomfret
Parastromateus niger · Kala Paplet
Black Pomfret (Kala Paplet) is a deep-bodied, darker pomfret. We list it whole round or gutted, in the size grades and packing shown below.
Compare this species with the rest of the range on our Frozen Fish Exporter in Pakistan page
Origin
Arabian Sea, Pakistan
Availability
Seasonal catch
HS Code
0303
MOQ
Minimum order quantity depends on the species, specifications and shipment arrangement. Contact us to confirm.
Frozen black pomfret supply from Pakistan
Black pomfret is listed here as Parastromateus niger, a deep-bodied, dark grey fish known locally in Pakistan as Kala Paplet. Despite the shared trade name, it belongs to a different family from white pomfret (Pampus argenteus), which has its own product page.
Sea Star Impex is a Karachi-based exporter. We source fish in Pakistan and have it graded, packed and frozen to the agreed order specification, with export documents issued in Sea Star Impex's name.
Processing Types
- Whole Round (WR)
- Gutted
Packing Options
- 10kg Master Carton
- 20kg Bulk Carton
Available Sizes
Specifications
glazing
10-15%
storage Temp
-18°C or below
shelf Life
18 months frozen
packing
Block Frozen
Container Capacity (general guidance): 20ft Reefer: ~10-12 MT · 40ft Reefer: ~20-24 MT (varies by product density & packing). Contact us for an exact loading calculation based on your order.
What to include in your black pomfret quotation request
Send these details so our team can check availability and prepare a quotation for your order.
- 1
Product form
Whole round or gutted. For gutted fish, say whether you need it head-on or headless.
- 2
Size grade
The size grade you need and whether it is measured per whole fish or per piece. We confirm which grades are available for your order.
- 3
Freezing requirement
The freezing style your market requires, such as individually quick frozen (IQF) or block frozen. We confirm whether it can be supplied before quoting.
- 4
Packing requirement
Carton or pack size, any inner packing (for example interleaved sheets or individual wrapping), and the labelling your market requires.
- 5
Glazing and net weight
The glaze percentage your market accepts and whether weights should be declared net of glaze.
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Quantity, schedule and destination
Total volume, whether it is a one-off or repeat order, your preferred shipment window, and the destination country and port.
Black Pomfret buying questions
Is black pomfret the same fish as white pomfret?
No. Black pomfret is listed as Parastromateus niger and white pomfret as Pampus argenteus. They are sold under similar names, so state which one your market requires and include the scientific name in your enquiry.
When can black pomfret be shipped?
Black pomfret is listed as a seasonal catch. Send your preferred shipment window with your enquiry and our team will confirm availability for that period.
What is the minimum order and price for black pomfret?
Minimum order quantity depends on the species, specifications and shipment arrangement. Contact us to confirm. Price depends on the form, size grade, freezing and packing, quantity and destination, so it is confirmed in your quotation.
Related species
Compare black pomfret with other species, forms and packing on our Frozen Fish Exporter in Pakistan page.
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